Oral Cancer Surgery

I have an aggressive cancer of the mouth, or had! This is the second surgery to remove a tumor that developed on the floor of my mouth. April 6th. of this year (2009).

Fancy photo effect, Showing off teeth that finally fit!

My dentist (Dr. Jordan Talsky) first discovered the tumor during a routine cleaning sometime in 2005. It was cut out and biopsied, then followed up with a "Cat-Scan" and a ear, nose & throat exploratory.
The condition seemed to be in remission at that time, with only a small scar where the original pock mark was. I decided to let the dentist monitor it after that. I was strongly advised to quit smoking, but I did not. (could not?).

Four years went by with dental appointments approximately 3 months apart, then it returned while my gum's deteriorated from gingivitis. It was time to get back into Canada's "Socialized Medical System".

Dec. 6th. (the night before surgery),
Showing off teeth that finally fit!

Dr. K. Ford Moore is an oral surgeon located in Newmarket, ON. he was the first step to confirm the cancer had returned. He was able to refer me to a family doctor which I did not have! The infamous Doctor shortage in Ontario. At least this "Specialist" who does not get paid by OHIP could give me a lead to a "Doctors pool", where Dr. Norma Carter could then refer me to a Specialist who does get paid by OHIP, so I could have another biopsy done and send it to Sunnybrook Hospital. So I would be seen by an expert at SunnyBrook in order to get operated on.